Clayton
City in St. Louis County, Missouri
Clayton is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, with 17,355 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 568 ft (173 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Richmond Heights, 0.9 miles S.
- 17,355residents (2020 Census)
- 568 ftelevation · 173 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.5 km²
- 6,917 / sq mipopulation density
- 63105main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Clayton
Clayton is a city in and the county seat of St. Louis County, Missouri, United States, that borders the west side of the independent city of St. Louis. The population was 17,355 at the 2020 census. Organized in 1877, the city was named after Ralph Clayton, a citizen who donated the land for the St. Louis County courthouse.
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Living in Clayton
- Median household income
- $123,000
- Median home value
- $830,000
- Median rent
- $1,692/mo
- Median age
- 30
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Clayton had 17,355 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,355 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,917 per sq mi (2,671 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clayton at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Louis County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,355 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.51 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6444° N, 90.3302° W |
| ZIP codes | 63105, 63117, 63130 |
| Official website | claytonmo.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2914572 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clayton
- Richmond Heights0.9 mi S
- University City1.5 mi N
- Brentwood2.0 mi SW
- Maplewood2.3 mi S
- Pagedale2.7 mi NE
- Hanley Hills2.9 mi N
- Wellston2.9 mi NE
- Ladue3.0 mi W
- Vinita Park3.1 mi N
- Rock Hill3.2 mi SW
- Olivette3.2 mi NW
- Greendale3.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clayton
What county is Clayton in?
Clayton is in St. Louis County, Missouri.
What is the population of Clayton, MO?
17,355 people lived in Clayton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clayton, MO?
The main ZIP code is 63105. Other ZIP codes: 63117, 63130.
What is the elevation of Clayton?
568 feet (173 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clayton?
Richmond Heights (0.9 mi), University City (1.5 mi), Brentwood (2.0 mi), Maplewood (2.3 mi), Pagedale (2.7 mi).
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